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April 16, 2026
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Porta Via to Reopen in Beverly Hills After Closure Due to Fire: Porta Via, a well-known Beverly Hills restaurant, will reopen this summer in a larger space on North Cañon Drive after a fire closed its original location on Christmas Day 2025. The eatery, established in 1994, will now occupy a 5,300-square-foot site that previously housed Nusr-Et, offering seating for 165 and a redesigned patio. Owner Peter Garland views the move as an opportunity for growth as the restaurant settles three blocks south of its former site. The reopening marks a renewal for the local dining fixture. (Source: Yo! Venice! on Apr 16)
February 20, 2026
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Two Men Face Charges After Online Child Exploitation Investigation in Steuben County: Two men have been arrested following an investigation into sexually explicit online communications with a 15-year-old girl in Steuben County. William M. Kibler, 20, of Corning, NY, and Jacob A. Hanes, 24, of Palm Desert, CA, were charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses after authorities found evidence through forensic analysis of social media and electronic devices. The investigation began in late November 2025 after the victim’s parents alerted police. Both suspects were located and processed by state authorities. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 20)